16 days in Nepal Itinerary

Once synonymous with the mysterious and inaccessible Shangri-La, today Kathmandu draws an ever-increasing number of tourists, catering to independent travelers of various budgets.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kathmandu: Bhaktapur (Til Mahadev Narayan Mandir, Siddhi Lakshmi Temple, &more). On the 25th (Wed), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. Make the 30th (Mon) an unforgettable day with an extreme tour. Next up on the itinerary: take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Boudhanath Stupa, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and take an exotic tour of a safari tour.

For maps, reviews, and tourist information, use the Kathmandu online trip maker.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Kathmandu. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in January, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can travel to Sagarmatha National Park.

Dominated by the world's tallest, Sagarmatha National Park is renowned for its carefully preserved natural heritage as well as the cultural and religious importance of its Buddhist monasteries and traditional Sherpa settlements.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Wed): take some stellar pictures from Everest View Point, take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Ama Dablam, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt Everest. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Taboche.

To see ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Sagarmatha National Park online vacation maker.

You can do a combination of car and flight from Kathmandu to Sagarmatha National Park in 3.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Sauraha.

The tourist town of Sauraha stands on the edge of the Chitwan National Park and acts as the eastern gateway to a World Heritage-protected area.

Change things up with a short trip to Safaris in Chitwan National Park (about 1h 10 min away). Spend the 4th (Sat) exploring nature at Chitwan National Park. There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Narayani River, explore the galleries of Sauraha Art Gallery, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To find reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Sauraha trip itinerary site.

You can fly from Sagarmatha National Park to Sauraha in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, car, and bus. In February, daytime highs in Sauraha are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Pokhara.

Pokhara, the second largest city in the country, attracts visitors with its superlative natural wonders and easygoing atmosphere.

Pokhara is known for nature, adventure, and spas. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, admire the sheer force of Devi's Fall, and contemplate the waterfront views at Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake).

For ratings, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Pokhara day trip planning app.

Traveling by flight from Sauraha to Pokhara takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Sauraha in February, expect nights in Pokhara to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are slightly colder, around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.